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[FunkyHulaGirl]

Bacon Brownies


The combination of salty bacon with rich chocolate sounds strange but is surprisingly delicious.

Recipe makes 12 servings

1/4 pound bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice

2 tablespoons honey

1/2 cup melted butter

1 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup white sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 eggs, lightly beaten

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup chocolate chips


Directions

Preheat oven to 350. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.

Fry bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until nearly crisp, about 5 minutes. Add honey and stir until the foaming subsides. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate to cool.

Mix melted butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; mix in eggs.

Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt together in a bowl; add to the egg mixture. Fold bacon and chocolate chips into the mixture; pour into the prepared baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 35 minutes. Allow brownies to cool for 20 minutes before cutting into squares.


Notes:

If you freeze the bacon first, it's easier to dice.

A nice touch is to place the candied bacon on top of the brownies. If you choose to do this, cook the bacon a little less initially, because it will continue to cook in the oven on top of the batter.